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Every year weamazing discoveries that change the way we see ourselves and the world that surrounds us. As we continue to explore the limits of our knowledge and understanding, we look for new bits ofsuperb trivia blowing our minds on a regular basis. Penguin human scale to a new discovery about the "Lovers of Modena" skeletons, here are 19 interesting facts 2019.

"Forget Atlantis. Unknowingly, many tourists spend their holidays every year on the lost continent of Greater Adria, "researcherDouwe van Hinsbergen said in reference to a 2019 study published in the journalGondwana research.Located in the Mediterranean region, the piece of continental crust the size of Greenland has been identified as a lost continent through research coordinated byUtrecht University.

We tend to think of penguins waddling birds living in rather cold places. But thanks to a 2019 study published in the April edition of the journal PalaeontologyalcheringaWe have also learned that they used to be huge. Scientists have found bones in New Zealand that show a penguin on a human scale, now known asCrossvallia waiparensis, Once lived there about 60 million years. PaleontologistGerald Mayr discussed the "monster" penguin, saying: "The fossils discovered have made our understanding of the evolution of penguin much clearer. »

"Although it is much safer and advisable to uncork a bottle of champagne with a subdued sigh to prevent serious eye injury, uncorking a bottle with a bang has become a festive action and iconic champagne before the tasting," an article research published inScientific progress noted in September. Not only is it party, but the study found that the supersonic shock waves that are released uncorking the bottle can produce the same level of force Mach 1 jet.

People who can get by a few hours of sleep may seem like superheroes to those of us who need our eight hours, and it is they may indeed have a particular kind of unusual quality which gives them a unique ability. A study published in 2019Neuron shows that a mutation of the β1-adrenergic receptor allows some people sleep function on shorter spans more than those without the mutation. University of California, San Francisco neurologistLouis Ptáček issued a statement on the importance of the findings, saying: "This research is an exciting new frontier that allows us to dissect the complexity of the circuits in the brain and the different types of neurons that contribute to sleep and wakefulness. »

People who like to keep their overall digestive system works well tend to consume things like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut for their probiotic qualities. but asEric Claassenprofessor at the University of Amsterdam, saidThe independentin December, some types of beer might have the same beneficial microbes found in particularly strong Belgian beers foods including Hoegaarden, Westmalle Tripel and Echt Kriekenbier. The difference between these is that they beers fermented twice and use a specific yeast that produces acids that kill harmful intestinal bacteria. "If you drink just one of those beers every day, it would be very good for you," said Claassen.

On October 25, scientists revealed that they had identified a new species of beetle with an antenna that looks like braided hair. Because of this, theyCritter namedNelloptodes gretae, In honor of the climate activist teensGreta Thunberg, Who wears her hair in braids.Michael Darby, PhD, research assistant at theNatural History Museum in LondonWho has been involved in the appointment process, said, "I chose this name that I am extremely impressed by the work of this young activist and I wanted to recognize his outstanding contribution to awareness of environmental issues. »

People who are concerned about the amount of salt in their diet may wish to consider making a little chessier meals. Indeed, according to a study published inJournal of Nutrition In August, eating "sodium in cheese can be an effective strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease. Havarti, everyone?

Engineers ofWallow proved this year thatLeonardo DeVinci'S 1502 Design for what would have been the largest bridge at the time would have actually worked if it was built.Karly BAST, which was involved in the reconstruction of the bridge - originally intended to connect to Istanbul with the nearby city of Galata-via a 3D model, said "it is the power of the geometry" which makes it work. "It's a strong concept. It was thought."

Human bodies are capable of rather amazing things that now includes the fact thatCorpses can move for more than a year after death, according to the findings of the search for September.Alyson Wilson Since the Australian Taphonomic Experimental Research (Afterwards) facility, "What we found was that the arms [corpses] moved significantly, so that the weapons that started next to the body ended up on the side of the body. " Wilson and the team said that the movement is caused by the ligaments of the drying, narrowing and contracting body.

In 2009, archaeologists who excavating the Italian Modena city found a pair of skeletons buried side by side and shared a grave for 700 years. In September, the analysis revealed that the two figures, which had been judged the"Lovers of Modena", " were the two men. One of the researchers of the study,Federico Lugli, explained the discovery of the breakthrough in adeclaration (Going throughIFL Science), saying, "At present, no other funeral of this type is known. In the past, several graves have been found with pairs of individuals posed by hand, but in all cases, c was a man and a woman. What was the link between the two individuals of the funeral of Modena, instead, remains a mystery for the moment. "

Humans tend to panic when they find themselves taken in the rain - at least if they are not prepared - and frankly, as well as plants. Results submitted toNational Academy of Sciences In July, revealed that stimuli caused by external factors such as weather, animals and even humans can generate "short-term molecular changes and long-term development effects" in plants. According toHARVEY MILLARprofessorThe University of Western AustraliaSchool of Molecular Sciences, when this reaction occurs, "thousands of genes emerge in the action preparing the defenses of the plant. These warning signals move from the sheets and induce a range of protection effects. "

In August,Science Shared data that detail the discovery of a new human organ. The researchers discovered a previously unknown mesh organ covering the skin that detects dangerous environmental stimuli, "the study reported. Although it has no specific name, the organ is composed of "specialized glial cells".Patrik Ernfors, A professor at Karolinska Institute of Sweden, explained: "Our study shows that sensitivity to pain only occurs in nerve fibers of the skin, but also in this recently discovered pain organ."

It is no longer secret that Komodo dragons are ferocious animals that can keep their own vicious battles with other creatures of this ferocity. But this year, researchers fromThe University of Texas in AustinAnalyzes carried out on prehistoric lizards, revealing that they "wear a combination of tiny bone armor" under their scale. "These bones cover the dragons of the tail head, creating a" chain email "that protects the giant predators", according to the study published at the September 2019 edition ofAnatomical recording.

The diamonds are beautiful alone, but this year, the minors of the Russian Republic of Yakoutia made an incredible discoveryA diamond with another diamond moving freely inside, which was the first discovery of this type in the history of the exploitation of global diamonds. "The most interesting thing for us was how airspace between the internal and external diamonds was formed," saidOleg Kovalchuk, Deputy Director of Innovations on the Geological Company of Alrosa Research and Development. "It's really a unique creation of nature, especially since nature does not like void. Usually, some minerals are replaced by others without cavity formation."

Most humans are right-handed And apparently, as well as dolphins. Research published in theRoyal Society Open Science Journal In November showed that dolphins tend to promote their good sides or "have a strong straight bias", when searching for food for food.

Swimming can be a fun part of a healthy lifestyle for children, but they must be safe to more ways than to know how to manipulate themselves near the end. For example, researchers atCornell University and Virginia Tech I found that children who shake their heads to get water from their ears can cause brain damage. While it seems desire, researcherANUJ BASKOTA Also offered a solution for the problem, saying, "Presumably, put a few drops of a liquid with a lower surface voltage than water, such as alcohol or vinegar, in the ear would reduce the tension strength of surface allowing the water to flow. "

About 2,000 years ago in what we now know about Guatemala, the creatives were only doing remarkable art, but also using breathtaking or rather electrified materials for their business. In June, theArchaeological Science Journal The published results explaining that old artists created sculptures using Basalt Roches which "were originally magnetized by lightning strikes." "Chances are that it can happen at random, but as we find more and more sculptures aligned like this, the smallest that probability is," saidRoger fuAssistant Professor of Earth and Plansetary Science at Harvard University. In fact, they have "found a chance of less than 1% that it was not intentional."

The spots of giraffe can look like a natural splash of style, but they can also be a way for animals to report their social nature. According to a study published inDirect science In November, giraffes with darker spots are more dominant than those with lighter spots. They also tend to live a more lonely existence as opposed to their "gregarious" counterparts.

If, for any reason, you have a desire for hot grapes, think twice before giving them a microwave zap. ThePnap Journal explained in March that the pearls of water in the grapes create plasma, which causes a mini fireworks.